It looks like Mazda is finally bringing back the iconic rotary engine, just not quite in the way that most folks had hoped for.
that the automaker filed patents for a couple of years ago. It could be argued that each of those one-off builds were ways to keep the hope and hype of the rotary's return alive just a bit longer.makes its debut at the Brussels Motor Show on January 13th, it will have an electric generator powered by a"newly designed" rotary engine.
When it comes to the new MX-30, Mazda is referring to it as a plug-in hybrid so it is possible that the rotary engine would only serve as a range extender in very specific situations. Though, that is just speculation on our part at the moment. We won't know more until the official debut next week.reached out to representatives from Mazda North America to ask if there were any plans to bring the PHEV MX-30 to this side of the pond.
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